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How To Thicken Gravy

Without fail, one question always arises around the Thanksgiving holiday – what’s the best way to thicken gravy? Don't serve skimpy gravy at your Turkey Day celebration! Here's an easy way to thicken your gravy just in time for the feast. After all, with dishes like cornbread dressing, mac & cheese, collard greens, and mashed potatoes on the table, skimpy gravy simply won’t suffice. If your gravy is a little too thin, try stirring in 3 to 4 tablespoons of flour or cornstarch into a small amount of cold water until you’ve created a smooth paste. Slowly and gradually whisk the mixture into the gravy a little at a time until it begins to thicken. Before you know it, you’ll have Thanksgiving-worthy gravy to serve with your turkey and taters. This easy trick has saved even some of the most disastrous Turkey Day gravies; give it a try. You won’t be disappointed!

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<p>Another thing we get asked about a lot is thin gravy. What's the quick fix to thicken it? If your gravy is on the skimpy side, try stirring in three or four tablespoons flour or cornstarch into a small amount amount of cold water until you have a smooth paste and wisk in a small amount of the mixture a little at a time until the gravy begins to thicken. Before you know it, you'll have Thanksgiving worthy gravy ready for your turkey and taters.</p>

<p>Another thing we get asked about a lot is thin gravy. What's the quick fix to thicken it? If your gravy is on the skimpy side, try stirring in three or four tablespoons flour or cornstarch into a small amount amount of cold water until you have a smooth paste and wisk in a small amount of the mixture a little at a time until the gravy begins to thicken. Before you know it, you'll have Thanksgiving worthy gravy ready for your turkey and taters.</p>